Keraia
Psalm 88

Psalm 88:18

I Cry Out before You · Psalm 88:1–18
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Translations

Modern
You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion.
Traditional
Lover and friend hast thou put far from me, and mine acquaintance into darkness.
Literal
You have put far my beloved and friend; my close acquaintance is darkness.
Latin
Elongasti a me amicum et proximum, et notos meos a miseria.

Original

Hebrew
English
You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion.

Notes

Psalms 88:18

The psalmist restates his second and first charges.

Psalms 88:1–18

In this lament, the psalmist sees himself as cast out from God’s presence. At first, he calls on the Lord. When he finds no relief from his suffering, he presents three charges against God (Psalm 88:6–7, 8–12, 13–17).

Glossary

Heman Korahite, Korathite Mahalath Leannoth Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of Zerah

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Forsaken by Friends in David Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Friends: False Friends: David's Friends Were False to David Friendship: General Scriptures Concerning